Eventually, council passed the motion to approve the Emery Village development by four votes to three.

“I feel like our planning process in the District of North Vancouver is all about a plan and it’s not about people,” Muri said.

Rental units to be replaced

Developer Mosaic says the vote is good news for North Vancouver residents because the new Emery Village will provide housing solutions for the community.

There are currently 61 affordable rental units at Emery Place, but Mosaic is planning to replace them with 411 homes including 84 rental units, half of which will be secured as affordable rental. The rest of the development will include townhouses and low-rise and mid-rise apartments at market prices.

Mosaic Homes wants to build more than 400 rental and strata units in North Vancouver. (District of North Vancouver)